5 Stars for Stone Cold: Joe Pickett, Book 14 (audiobook) by C. J. Box read by David Chandler.
The governor has tasked Joe Pickett with investigating a5 Stars for Stone Cold: Joe Pickett, Book 14 (audiobook) by C. J. Box read by David Chandler.
The governor has tasked Joe Pickett with investigating a wealthy man whose money may have been earned as a gun for hire. And Nate Romanowski may have crossed the line this time, as Joe uncovers who all is involved. ...more
5 Stars for From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Food and Finding Home in the Sicilian Countryside by Tembi Locke read by the author.
This is such a 5 Stars for From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Food and Finding Home in the Sicilian Countryside by Tembi Locke read by the author.
This is such a wonderful story of two people from distant lands coming together to create a family. And then she tells a very touching tribute to her deceased husband. After that, the author picks up the pieces of her life and finds a way to work in Hollywood and still be connected with her new family in Sicily. ...more
5.5 Stars for The Recital: Orphan X, Book 8.5 (audiobook) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz read by Scott Brick.
I just loved this story, we finally get to see 5.5 Stars for The Recital: Orphan X, Book 8.5 (audiobook) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz read by Scott Brick.
I just loved this story, we finally get to see a vulnerable side to the computer hacker, Joey Morales. She has just learned to play the piano and is ready to give her first recital. And it’s really important for her to share this with her friends. She doesn’t have many friends and they are all assassins and criminals but it’s really important for them to come and support her. ...more
5 Stars for Maybe Someday: Maybe, Book 1 (audiobook) by Colleen Hoover read by Zachary Webber and Angela Goethals.
What an amazing story, I love how i5 Stars for Maybe Someday: Maybe, Book 1 (audiobook) by Colleen Hoover read by Zachary Webber and Angela Goethals.
What an amazing story, I love how it’s set in the world of songwriting. And having a deaf songwriter made it really interesting. The songwriting brings the characters together and it sparks some romance. And the book actually has a soundtrack, what a great idea....more
5 Stars for Camino Island: Camino Island, Book 1 (audiobook) by John Grisham read by January LaVoy.
I really enjoyed this story set in the world of rar5 Stars for Camino Island: Camino Island, Book 1 (audiobook) by John Grisham read by January LaVoy.
I really enjoyed this story set in the world of rare books and manuscripts. There’s the heist from the college that goes smoothly until the FBI comes up with a bit of evidence and then the betrayal begins. Then there’s the book store owner that loves rare books. The FBI finds a desperate woman with connections to the small town where the bookstore is located. It’s her job to get close to the owner and see if he has the manuscripts. And if she does this, her crippling student loans will go away. ...more
4.5 Stars for No Man’s Land (audiobook) by Riley E. Smith read by Marie Jenkins.
Molly, a struggling screenwriter has finally found the perfect coffee4.5 Stars for No Man’s Land (audiobook) by Riley E. Smith read by Marie Jenkins.
Molly, a struggling screenwriter has finally found the perfect coffee shop to help with her case of writer’s block. Unfortunately, Sofia the cafe owner is having her own troubles trying to pay her rent. These two opposites along the way realize that they can help each other out. As they find success they find love too. ...more
5 Stars for Breaking Point: Joe Pickett, Book 13 (audiobook) by C. J. Box read by David Chandler.
Two EPA officials turn up dead and a local man is on5 Stars for Breaking Point: Joe Pickett, Book 13 (audiobook) by C. J. Box read by David Chandler.
Two EPA officials turn up dead and a local man is on the run in this small Wyoming town. Joe Pickett is pulled into the man hunt as he learns just how corrupt and powerful the feds are. ...more
5 Stars for Force of Nature: Joe Pickett, Book 12 (audiobook) by C. J. Box read by David Chandler.
The story really focuses on Nate Romanowski. We lea5 Stars for Force of Nature: Joe Pickett, Book 12 (audiobook) by C. J. Box read by David Chandler.
The story really focuses on Nate Romanowski. We learn a lot more about his background and why he’s such a recluse. And who really trying to kill him. ...more
5 Stars for After That Night: Will Trent, Book 11 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
I can’t believe how Karin Slaughter keeps com5 Stars for After That Night: Will Trent, Book 11 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
I can’t believe how Karin Slaughter keeps coming up with more and more disturbing stories that keep me riveted. This one is focused around the medical examiner Sara Linton. A new patient of hers seems to have been attacked in the same manner that she suffered years ago. Fortunately her fiancé, Will Trent is on the case and he’s going to bring these terrible people to justice. ...more
5 Stars for Body Double: Rizzoli & Isles, Book 4 (audiobook) by Tess Gerritsen read by Käthe Mazur.
We get a deep dive into Isles’ back story as she i5 Stars for Body Double: Rizzoli & Isles, Book 4 (audiobook) by Tess Gerritsen read by Käthe Mazur.
We get a deep dive into Isles’ back story as she is coming to terms with her twin sister’s murder. This is a sister that the adopted Isles had known idea she had. And on top of that there’s a serial killer behind this whole murder mystery. ...more
5 Stars for The Thief: Isaac Bell, Book 5 (audiobook) by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott read by Scott Brick.
This is a wonderful story woven around gr5 Stars for The Thief: Isaac Bell, Book 5 (audiobook) by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott read by Scott Brick.
This is a wonderful story woven around great historic characters and events. It’s packed full of action with great characters and plot twists. I just love this series, I can’t wait for the next one. ...more
5 Stars for A Wrinkle in Time (audiobook) by Madeleine L’Engle read by Hope Davis.
I found this book on a list a while back and I added it. I recogniz5 Stars for A Wrinkle in Time (audiobook) by Madeleine L’Engle read by Hope Davis.
I found this book on a list a while back and I added it. I recognized the title but I didn’t know anything about the book. So I gave it a try. The story is wonderful, it seems to be in the tradition of Alice in Wonderland. It hits that sweet spot of YA story that adults can really appreciate. In this edition the author and others talk about how hard it was to get this book published and how the publishers couldn’t figure out how to categorize it. I think the problem of how to categorize it is over now. It just belongs on the list that I found it on, that was a list of best books of all time....more
5 Stars for Aliens Bug Hunt (audiobook) by Jonathan Maberry and a long list of contributors and narrators.
I really enjoyed this. It’s fan fiction at 5 Stars for Aliens Bug Hunt (audiobook) by Jonathan Maberry and a long list of contributors and narrators.
I really enjoyed this. It’s fan fiction at its highest level. Jonathan Maberry has pulled together 15 new stories based around the Colonial Marines. In many of the stories the Marines are having to deal with Xenomorphs in new situations. It’s fun getting to revisit some great characters from one of my favorite movies. ...more
5 Stars for Blindsighted: Grant County, Book 1 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
This story really went to some dark and disturbi5 Stars for Blindsighted: Grant County, Book 1 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
This story really went to some dark and disturbing places. For some reason I kept expecting Will Trent to show up and help save the day, but unfortunately he never did. I’m kind of scared to see where the next book takes us. ...more
5 Stars for How I Write (audiobook) Janet Evanovich and Ina Yalof read by the authors and Lorelei King.
This was a wonderful look into the Stephanie P5 Stars for How I Write (audiobook) Janet Evanovich and Ina Yalof read by the authors and Lorelei King.
This was a wonderful look into the Stephanie Plum world and how it came to be. Janet Evanovich explains her creative process and credits her small team that helps bring each book to press. This is a great resource for aspiring writers and a must read for Stephanie Plum fans. ...more
5 Stars for The Last Widow: Will Trent, Book 9 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
Will and Sara right off the bat get pulled into 5 Stars for The Last Widow: Will Trent, Book 9 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
Will and Sara right off the bat get pulled into a domestic terrorist’s plot. Sara gets captured and Will goes into save her and the public from this madman. And fortunately there’s no Angie in this story, I’ve about had it with her. ...more
5 Stars for The Silent Wife: Will Trent Series, Book 10 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
This is a really dark and creepy story 5 Stars for The Silent Wife: Will Trent Series, Book 10 (audiobook) by Karin Slaughter read by Kathleen Early.
This is a really dark and creepy story that keeps getting more complex as the storyline develops. Will and Sara have some troubles of their own to work out but the ending is extra special. ...more
5 Stars for The Fiery Cross: Outlander, Book 5 (audiobook) Diana Gabaldon read by Davina Porter.
The book is getting even more interesting since it’s 5 Stars for The Fiery Cross: Outlander, Book 5 (audiobook) Diana Gabaldon read by Davina Porter.
The book is getting even more interesting since it’s moved to North Carolina in 1771. It’s fascinating for me to see how the story has been worked into the lead up to the Revolutionary War. I love the characters and somehow the author keeps these enormous stories interesting. I so often feel books that are half this length should be shortened but somehow the author keeps me engaged through a 55 hour audiobook. ...more
5 Stars for Above All Things: Carlisle, Book 2 (audiobook) by Roslyn Sinclair read by Abby Craden.
Now that Jules is no longer working for Vivian they5 Stars for Above All Things: Carlisle, Book 2 (audiobook) by Roslyn Sinclair read by Abby Craden.
Now that Jules is no longer working for Vivian they can take their relationship to the next level. There’s lots of details to work out like how to spend time together when both women have such demanding jobs and ultimately should they live together. Oh, and the baby is due soon. How is that going to change their lives?
I really recommend the audiobooks for this series. Abby Craden is doing a wonderful job bringing this characters to life. ...more